Battle of Bacho (2013)

At least 16 RKK insurgents including a commander were killed during an attack on a military base in Narathiwat. None of the Thai military defenders of the base were hurt.[2]

Battle of Bacho (2013)
ยุทธการที่บาเจาะ พ.ศ. 2556
Part of South Thailand insurgency
Date13 February 2013
Location
Marine Operation Base, Bacho District, Narathiwat Province
Result

Thailand victory

  • 16 RKK insurgents killed
Belligerents

2nd Rifle Company, 32nd Task Force Narathiwat

Support Units
Thai Navy SEALs
RECON		 RKK
Commanders and leaders
Captain Somkiat Ponprayun Maroso Jantrawadee †
Strength

Thai Marines 120 members

  • Navy SEALs 17 members[1]
  • Force Recon 11 members[1]
 RKK > 50 members
Casualties and losses
None 16 killed[1]

Battle

On February 13, 2013, the case of the RKK attacked a Marine base. At Bacho District Narathiwat Province Which the military had already prepared Due to receiving clues about the plans to attack the stronghold in the last few days, Somkiat Pholprayoon has put in a defensive strategy. With the Navy SEALs and Force Recon From the said clash Resulting in 16 deaths. It is the largest clash that has killed a movement Fully armed.[3][4]

Aftermath

After the event He expressed regret. And explained the need to protect the lives of the military for the local people to understand Including the relatives of the deceased who finally accepted.[3][5]

References
  1. Death zone awaited unsuspecting raiders
  2. "17 die in clash". Reuters. 13 February 2013.
  3. "เมื่อคนตาย เราควรฟังเสียงใคร? | ประชาไท". prachatai.com. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
  4. "Thai marines kill 16 militants who attacked base | Oceania". Gulf News. Retrieved 2019-10-03.
  5. "Marines take aid to village home of slain militant - Bangkok Post: news". bangkokpost.com. Retrieved 2019-10-03.
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